Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39489, Claiborne Elder, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Va.
Elder, Waiborne
S. 39489
CONTENTS

16.000 Virginia
Blairborne Elders
of Denwiddie Co. in the State of Virginia , who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Jones , of the Regt commanded by Colonel Buckner in the Virginia line, for the term of two years , from ————— 1776 to ————— 1778
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 day of November and 1819 .
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of November — 1819 and sent to Sett Tucker Petersburg, Va
Continued on the Roll on 2 nd day of September — 1829 and notification sent to D.P. Crump at Denwiddie Co. Va. virg Pension commencing on the 24 th of August 1829.
Amount due on 4th of March, 1830. }
$ 52.12
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820. }
Date of death not on Q.B. J.H.

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Certificate to the Secretary of the Department of War, relative to Claiborne Elder of Dinwiddie County Virg a .
M c Buckner. age
24m 76 11 78.
£17. 6. 4
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Commonwealth of Virginia Dinwiddie County S ct . } 3
On this 15 th day of November 1819, before the county court of Dinwiddie then sitting, personally appeared Claiborne Elder, aged sixty years, resident in the county of Dinwiddie, in the said district, who being before the said court, first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons; engaged in the land and Naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war." That he the said Claiborne Elder enlisted for the term of on the day of March, in the year 1776. in Dinwiddie County in the State of Virginia, in the company commanded by Captain John Jones of the Sixth Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colonel Mordecai Buckner — in the line of the State of Virginia, on the continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the month of March 1778, when he was discharged from service at Valley Forge, in the State of Pennsylvania; That he was in the Battles of Trenton and Princeton and in several skirmishes; and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; that his discharge was burnt up, with his house in which it was deposited; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services, except the subjoined Certificate.
Sworn to and declared in open court, the day and year aforesaid.
With Tucker, P. J.
Dinwiddie County, to wit:
Peter Epes being first duly sworn before me a justice of Peace for said county , deposeth that he knows, that the above named Claiborne Elder served in the Revolutionary War, as he has above declared; the said Peter Epes having served in the same Regiment with him.
Sworn to before me  and declared before me this 9 th day of November 1819. — (Hutzel Gregory)

Dinwiddie County, to wit: That John Crawford personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace for the said County, and made oath, that
In Dinwiddie County Court, the 15 th day of November 1819.
This Court doth certify, that it appears to their satisfaction, that the said Claiborne Elder, did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the space of two years —, on the Continental establishment, and It is ordered that the proceedings & testimony taken and had before the said Court, be transmitted to the Secretary of the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. — The Court are also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his Country for support.
In testimony whereof I, John Nicholas, have subscribed my name as Clerk of the said County Court, and have caused to be affixed the Seal of the said County, this 16 th day of November 1819. and in the 44 th year of the Commonwealth.
John Nicholas C.D.C.

Claiborne Elders Declaration of
Pension Officer 1st Sept. 1829
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County of Dinwiddie ss
On this 20 th day of July 1829, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of record for the County aforesaid, Claiborne Elder, resident in the said County, aged seventy years, on the 15 th day of June last, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, and the 1 st of May 1820: That he the said, Claiborne Elder, enlisted for the term of two years, on the day of _____ in year 1776 in the State of Virginia, in the Company commanded by Captain John Jones, in the regiment commanded by Col. Buckner, in the line of the State of Virginia, on the State continental establishment: That he continued to serve in the said corps until, the end of two years and eleven days from the time of his enlistment, when he was discharged from the service at Valley Forge, in the State of Pennsylvania, That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, except the present: That his name has been placed on the pension list: That the number of his pension certificate is 16.000: and that he never before exhibited a schedule of his property, because upon applying at the pension office last in Richmond, he failed to receive any further pay, and was informed that he could not receive any more without swearing that he was not worth some particular sum the amount not now recollected; that being then in possession of a poor tract of land, containing one hundred acres, he did not think he could take the requisite oath: That it is but recently he has been informed by some friends who well knew his pecuniary circumstances, that they had no doubt he could be replaced on the pension list by taking the proper steps for that purpose. And in pursuance of the Act of the 1 st May 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, "entitled, an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. That he owns the beforenamed one hundred acres of land, two small hogs, a few plantation tools, some cooking utensils, one chest, two trunks, one very small, a pine table, and four chairs. That since the 18 th of March 1818, the following changes have been made in my property: one horse sold to my son for thirty dollars, one cow which died, and five hogs killed for use, and one sow died. That he is by occupation a farmer or planter, but from age and infirmity he is able to do but little labor now, that he has no family, and lives with his son, who is a poor man, and has two small children: That if it were not for assistance which he receives from his son, he should be obliged to depend in a great

measure for support upon public charity: That there is now in the hands of the Sheriff of the County an execution against him amounting to thirty one dollars and fifty four cents, a debt contracted for necessaries of life, to wit: sugar, coffee and bacon besides other debts amounting to at least fifty dollars.
Sworn to and declared on the 20 th day of July 1829, before the County Court of Dinwiddie being a Court of record.
A schedule of property belonging to Claiborne Elder, given in before the County Court of Dinwiddie the 20 th July 1829 viz:
Two trunks One pine table Three rush bottom chairs One iron pot One horse cart Two weeding hoes One small hammer
Three earthen plates
Two dishes
One glass tumbler
One earthen bowl
One frying pan
Three killing hoes
Two axes
One jug and two hogs
Claiborne Elder
Claiborne Elder personally appeared before the County Court of Dinwiddie (being a Court of record) and made oath to the truth of the foregoing schedule.
J. P. Crump Clerk of the County Court of Dinwiddie
I John P. Crump Clerk of the County Court of Dinwiddie, do hereby certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Claiborne Elder did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the Continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is One hundred and Ten dollars: -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 21 st day of August 1829.
J. P. Crump C. C.

October 30, 1934.
Mrs. Ovena J. Ockey 80 North Main Street Salt Lake City, Utah.
BA-J/ILL Claiborne Elder S. 39489
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Clayborn Elder who served from Virginia in that war.
The record of Claiborne Elder, as his name was borne on the pension rolls, is given herein as found in the papers on file in his claim for pension, S. 39489, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Claiborne Elder was born June 15, 1759; the place of his birth and names of his parents are not shown.
He enlisted sometime in March 1776, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, served as private in Captain John Jones' company, Colonel Mordecai Buckner's 6 th Virginia regiment, was in the battles of Trenton and Princeton and continued to serve until sometime in March 1778, when he was discharged at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, length of service two years and eleven days.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 15, 1819, at which time he resided in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
In 1829, the soldier lived with his son, who had two small children, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia; the names of this son and his children are not shown, nor is the name of the soldier's wife given.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

16.000.
Virginia
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See letter 1 June 1829 to T. Field. D o 27 July 1829 to Do
Glaiborne Elder.
of Dinwiddie in the state of Virg o who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Buckner of the Virg o line, for the term of three years.
enrolled on the Roll of Virg o at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 th of Nov 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd of Nov 1820 and sent to Beth Buckner esq Petersburg, Va.
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1820 - 29. 29 Sent and all ce ending
no 10/30 4/3
29. 29
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Recorded

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Rev. & 1812 No. 208.
December 26, 1933.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
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Rev. War claim for pension of
Claiborne Elder, File No. S.39489.
Actual 1 of each page
UNCERTIFIED.
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75¢.....3 pages
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Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.

Rev. T. 1812 No. 208
December 30, 1933. List of pages furnished
Rev. AIBS Wars Section. D. E. Elder on this order:
Sales of p. dated Nov. 15, 1819 - 1 p " " " July 20, 1829 - 2 p - Rev. War claim for pension of
Actual 1 of each page. Osborne Elder, File No. B.39489. 3 p
Mr. Elder sent 75 cents without asking cost of photos or number of pages, consequently I sent three pages, but would have sent more, had I selected pages, before money was forwarded -
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✓ cash 75 enc
Los Angeles Calif Dec 9 1933
Bureau of Pensions Dept of Interior
Dear Sirs in care of above person
I enclosed you will $75¢ for a photostatic copy of the original Application for pension of Claiborne Elder of Dinwiddie Co Virginia. He was placed on the pension roles Mar 30, 1819.
Any war record that is available would be appreciated for a family history of the Elder
Sincerely D. B. Elder. 1102 1/2 Duncan Ave Los Angeles Calif
3¢ stamps encld

THE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF UTAH
JOSEPH F. SMITH MEMORIAL BUILDING 80 NORTH MAIN STREET SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Oct. 22, 1934
Veteran's Administration Bureau Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
We are seeking further information concerning Clay-born Elder , a member of the 6th Virginia Regiment, of the American Revolution. Will you kindly search your records and send us any information you may have concerning him.
We are especially desirous of obtaining the date and place of birth, names of parents, wife, or any other genealogical information your records may contain.
We thank you for any assistance you can give us.
Sincerely,
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF UTAH Research Department
By (Mrs) Olena J. Ockey
EH Y

39 489 INVALID.
Rev
1934 - Jan. 2 - D.E. Elder adv. coupons being prepared, etc. Disbursed in Ephraim Order No. 7471 - MMRF 1934 Jan. 9 Photo mailed to D.E. Elder + Account Rev. mtfd. 9.17. 1934 - Oct. 30 - List to Mrs. Orne J. Dekey - L.L.
File No. 39, 489
Chaiborne Elder Rev. Orne
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: - Vol. 8 , Page 158
[ Arrangement of 1870. ]

July 27/1845 Columbia Elder
Rev. Francis 1845
PAID
James L. Edwards, Esq. Pension Office, Washington City.
Thomas P. Child Esq. Bureau of Pensions
6281 1/2 gals

Dunreddie C. H. 23 d July, 1829.
Sir,
I inclose the declaration and schedule of Mr. Elder, as copied from the records of our county court, and hope they will be sufficient to have him replaced upon the pension list. That he ought to have been continued upon the list, there can be no doubt; and that he would have been so, but from his ignorance of the provisions of the acts of congress, is equally certain. I therefore trust that his name will not only be placed on the roll of revolutionary pensioners, but that the government will direct the payment of his pension from the time he was struck off. - Mr. Elder is old and infirm, and cannot long be a charge upon his country. - As the acting sheriff of the county, I know the situation of the debts against him, and can state that if he fails in receiving early assistance from the government, he will not only be stripped of what little property he possesses, but that his son, who has become bound as his security, must be materially injured. Please direct your letters to Dunreddie courthouse.
Very respectfully I remain your ob't. serv't,
Thomas Field.